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WEBE Wellness: What To Do With “Yogurt Water”

WEBE Wellness: What To Do With “Yogurt Water”

So, you go to the refrigerator looking for a snack and you pull out a yogurt. After you peel the top back, you find that yogurt water at the top and you’re faced with two options – pour it off or mix it in? But which is the right thing to do?

Leave it to a dietitian to finally give us the answer! And it’s…don’t pour it down the drain!

It’s actually not water at all – it’s actually acid whey, and it has beneficial nutrients as well as enhancing the creamy texture of your yogurt – so it’s good for you and it tastes good! It’s the best of both worlds!

It’s got calcium, protein, potassium, and lactose – all nutrients that are good for us, but particularly women.

But if the water freaks you out and you just don’t like the idea of liquid on top, just switch yogurt brands for Greek yogurts that don’t have it! But remember that it’s harmless and can actually be beneficial!

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WEBE Wellness: Foods For Workday Energy (And Foods That Slow You Down!)

WEBE Wellness: Foods For Workday Energy (And Foods That Slow You Down!)

It’s almost the end of the workday…you just gotta power through the last hour. But it can be a struggle, and keeping up a consistent energy level can be hard especially if you’re not snacking on the right foods during the day.

While coffee is usually everyone’s go-to, actual food is usually a better option.

Experts say eating something every 3-to-5 hours is optimal so you don’t crash. You want to try for a combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you going.

Try to keep these 5 foods in your desk drawer – Black Beans will give you protein and fiber; Bananas – they digest easily and have good carbs; Eggs – good for protein; same with Pistachios, and, of course, what everyone good always probably have more of – Water.

And the foods to avoid – caffeine or energy drinks – they can actually keep you up at night if you have them late in the day; candy – the energy boost is short-lived; steak – there’s a reason you feel sleepy after having a steak dinner, because you can’t process too much protein at once; smoothies – they may seem convenient, but if the balance is wrong your blood sugar levels will spike; and low-calorie frozen meals – usually way too much sodium.

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Jim Henson’s Labyrinth In Concert Full Interview

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth In Concert Full Interview

Ahead of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth In Concert on Saturday, May 3, at New Haven’s College Street Music Hall, Allan Lamberti chats with Black Ink Presents CEO and Founder John Kinsner about how a live band plays along with the movie and keeping David Bowie’s vocals, the challenges that go along with it, the legacy of Labyrinth, and more!

WEBE Wellness: Why Couples Should Go To Sleep At The Same

WEBE Wellness: Why Couples Should Go To Sleep At The Same

When you head to bed, does your partner do the same? Or do they keep watching TV?

Well, they might want to flip off the TV and join you – a new study shows that couples who get into bed at the same time are overal happier than those that don’t.

The study found that people who like spending the time together – watching TV, talking, reading, or even looking at their phones simultaneously.

Those who went to bed separately felt less connected to their partner overall.

So the next time you fall asleep on the couch first, make sure your partner nudges you to get up and go to bed.

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WEBE Wellness: Is Your “Healthy” Snack Healthy?

WEBE Wellness: Is Your “Healthy” Snack Healthy?

You try to eat healthily, and you grab a healthy snack during the day, but are you sure that the “health food” is, in fact, healthy? Some so-called healthy foods are very misleading.

Topping the list is granola bars – if they only have whole grains, nuts, and dried fruits, then chances are they are good for you. However, many have a lot of sugars, oils, and artificial flavors.

Yogurt is a good choice when you want something with high protein and low calories. However, make sure you’re not grabbing the ones with lots of sugar – or even candy!

Fruit juice can be refreshing, but it usually has lots of additives, so you’re better off just eating the real fruit itself.

And finally, just because something is called “organic,” don’t just assume it’s healthy. Read the label because those snacks may contain just as much sugar, fat, and calories as the non-organic ones.

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